Health Regimen

You know slathering on the SPF helps prevent skin cancer. So why don't you do it? A new study from the June issue of the Journal of Consumer Research explains why many people don't end up trying a new health regimen

Our body is at its best when we stick to a certain schedule. However, sometimes if we break away from our usual habits, the body can become confused, and this can lead to problems with the intestine. Here are some of the most common causes of having constipation in the winter and chewable tablets that help.

A team of young scientists in Russia introduced a new therapeutic material based on nanofibers made of polycaprolactone, modified with a thin film with antibacterial composition and components of human blood plasma. Biodegradable dressings from such fibers increase the growth of tissue cells, which contributes to the normal regeneration of damaged tissues and also prevents the formation of scars in severe burns.

While the ills of drinking too much alcohol and smoking cigarettes are well known risk factors of esophageal cancer, research shows that adding on a particular tea drinking habit actually increases the risk of esophageal cancer even higher.

New research has just revealed that compounds derived from grapes called polyphenols may play a role in defeating depression. Scientists are hopeful that the findings of this study may shine a bright ray of light into the dark world of depression that approximately 16 million Americans find themselves living in at one or more points during the year.

Women often view their nails as canvasses for art expression, and men may never give them a second glance except to trim them. However, the health of your nails mirrors the health of your entire body. Your deteriorating nails may be the first warning sign of impending danger.